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A ceremonial photo in a bright red and orange tented setting with marigold petals on the red floor. A young man in a red dhoti-style garment bows forward, his head covered by a long orange cloth held over him, while a woman in a dark red sari with a red-and-gold turban and layered gold and bead necklaces smiles and rests a hand on his shoulder. Another man in a white shirt and a rudraksha mala stands behind, and a seated man in saffron robes with a white-and-black bead necklace and a tilak on his forehead extends his hand toward the scene. Several other people in orange and saffron stand in the background.

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A crowded outdoor event where a central figure in a red-orange turban with a golden emblem, red-orange robe and long gold-bead necklaces stands smiling and gesturing as a devotee in orange bows and kneels before him. Around them, saffron-clad sannyasis, a bald man in orange holding a bag, and elderly men in white and yellow shawls sit on red chairs under a canopy. A woman on the right in orange with a white forehead mark and pearl beads watches. Colourful painted backdrop and tripod visible behind.2015-01-13A seated woman in a rust-red sari with a matching red-maroon turban and a heavy gold-beaded necklace places her hand on the head of a bare-chested man in a red cloth, who is bowed low with his eyes closed and wears a rudraksha mala and a long golden ceremonial necklace. Behind her, several men in saffron and orange robes stand or sit, one holding a small white object, and a man in white stands at left. The seated saffron-robed man at right wears a rudraksha mala and has a white forehead mark, eyes lowered. The setting is a tent-like canopy with colourful fabric at left. The scene suggests a blessing or initiation moment.2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure in a rust-red turban and rust-red robe with a long layered gold-and-bead garland, raising one hand in greeting toward a kneeling man in red robes with orange and rudraksha malas and a gold necklace who presses his palms together. Beside them an older man in orange robes with a white-beaded mala sits with eyes lowered, and a younger attendant in white stands behind. Several others in orange and saffron cloth and white turbans fill the background.2015-01-13A photograph of a seated figure on an ornate gold throne in a red-curtained hall, wearing a rust-orange turban, long rudraksha and gold bead malas, bangles and an orange-and-gold dress, smiling and resting a hand on a cushion. Seated beside him is a bald man with a yellow tilak, glasses and a rudraksha mala over orange-red robes, hands folded. A kneeling man with long hair in a bun and an orange shawl presses his palms together before the throne. Standing behind are people in white and cream dhotis with rudraksha malas and a woman in a blue kurta and red leggings. Behind the throne stands a brass oil lamp and a gilded deity murti. Appearance-based candidate, probable Swamiji (probable), is the figure on the throne, identified by the turban, rudraksha and gold malas and ceremonial dress; the cues are compatible but not fully distinctive.2015-10-12A photograph of an indoor ceremonial gathering with an orange-and-red canopy behind. A bare-chested man in a red dhoti with a gold-coloured necklace and orange and rudraksha beaded malas sits at left, leaning forward as a woman in a rust-red sari with a red turban, long necklace of gold beads, and bangles reaches to touch his cheek. Behind them a man in orange robes and a yellow shawl wears a name badge, and a seated man in orange robes with a black and white bead mala sits at right. Other men stand in white and orange in the background, and a white-turbaned figure appears at far left. A banner is visible at left edge.2015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13January 13 20152015-01-13May 02 20162016-05-02May 02 20162016-05-02A photograph of a ceremonial honouring scene on a red carpet under a canopy. In the foreground a man in a red-orange turban and orange robe, with a multicoloured flower garland draped over his shoulder and gold bangles on his wrist, leans forward and places his hand on the bald head of a seated elder in orange robes. The elder is seated on a red and chrome chair with yellow cushions. Beside him, a bearded man in a red knitted cap and orange robe sits and watches. Behind them an ornate gold throne-like seat with gold carvings stands, and another man in orange robes is visible at the far right. The appearance-based identity of the honoured elder is not certain, so he is described only by role.2015-01-13Outdoor tented ceremony with a red carpet. A woman in a maroon-red turban and red sari with a multicolour flower garland and gold necklace smiles and folds her hands in greeting, facing several men in orange-and-yellow saffron robes and turbans. An elderly white-bearded man in orange robes sits on a chair, holding a folded paper, and an older man in a yellow cap sits in front. Behind them, a golden ornate throne-like seat and a deity murti are decorated with colourful garlands. About 10 people are visible.2015-01-13October 12 20152015-10-12